HAPPY CANADA DAY! I am concluding Canada week with a salute to Canadian comedians through the years.
The cast of SCTV
When I was little, there was a Canadian comedy duo that helped shape my sense of humour as it is today. These men called themselves Wayne and Shuster. Here is one of my favourite, and one of their most famous sketches.
In my teens, the Canadians who made me laugh were a group of comics from Toronto’s Second City troop who did a show called SCTV. Starring many comics who are still enjoying illustrious careers like Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara and Harold Ramis, SCTV was a great showcase for Canadian talent. SCTV is also responsible for launching the career of the late, great John Candy. Below are a few of my favourite characters in action.
In my 20’s I was watching and laughing with, The Kids In The Hall. With a nod to Monty Python, the sketch comedy of the Kids in the Hall was often ridiculous in premise, but was always funny. Here are some of my favourite moments from the show.
Stand up comedy has also given us some fantastic Canadian talent. I would be remiss if I didn’t include some of my favourites.
JIM CARREY
RUSSELL PETERS
RON JAMES
JEREMY HOTZ
ELVIRA KURT
COLIN MOCHRIE
NORM MACDONALD
CAROLINE RHEA
RICH LITTLE
Then there are the comedic actors from Canada… and there are many. Enjoy these clips of some of the best.
LESLIE NEILSEN
DAN AYKROYD
PHIL HARTMAN
SETH ROGEN
MICHAEL CERA
MIKE MYERS
TOMMY CHONG
Here’s hoping you are all smiling this Canada Day.
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